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How many calories in
mashed potatoes?

Mashed Potatoes is around 113 calories per 100g, with 2g of protein, 17g of carbs, and 4g of fat. Restaurant versions can vary by 30-50% depending on prep — these are mid-range estimates.

113
kcal · 100g
2g
Protein
17g
Carbs
4g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical mashed potatoes serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
96 kcal
1.7g
4 oz (113g)
128 kcal
2.3g
1 cup (~150g)
170 kcal
3.0g
In your day

What 113 calories means.

Balanced — mashed potatoes sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
6%
per 100g · 1.8g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking21 min
🏃 Running11 min
🚴 Cycling12 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Mashed Potatoes vs. similar foods.

How mashed potatoes stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Mashed Potatoes
113 kcal / 100g
1.8g
110 kcal / 100g
8.2g
105 kcal / 100g
5.7g
130 kcal / 100g
3.8g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in mashed potatoes?

Mashed Potatoes has approximately 113 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 96 calories.

How much protein is in mashed potatoes?

2g of protein per 100g. That puts mashed potatoes at roughly 1.8g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other prepared foods sources.

How do I log mashed potatoes accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is mashed potatoes good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Mashed Potatoes sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.